Friday, December 7, 2012

Currie's Gratitude 7 December 2012

Just listen…

It’s hard,

Yes.

For me, too.

And it’s always

ALWAYS

The Right Thing

And best response

When uncertainty

Or overwhelm

Descend…

A writer and talker of the “too much” variety, I have a hard
time when it comes to Just Listen. It has felt like having my right hand tied
BEhind my back. It has felt as difficult as any swim up the waterfall. And even
though I’d have thought age would make this easier, it hasn’t.

However, age has given me new insight, a different
perspective, and deep understanding of listening’s many sterling qualities.

It keeps me from regretting the reaction that tries to shoot
out of my mouth in the moment of thoughtsandfeelings colliding like a
demolition derby.

It keeps me Present and Open to what I might add to or how I can BE of some service in a situation. It gives me that
deLIGHTfull pause to which I can bring years of similar experiences and perhaps
formulate a true response, one that reflects my heart and has benefitted from
my mind’s taking the time that Just Listening [and I daresay ONLY Just
Listening] provides.

Although it is hard, Just Listening makes Life easier. And
NOT just for me. I imagine it does so for others as well. That’s quite the
amazing thing…